Chapter Seven: It's a date
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After drying off and wrapping themselves in clean towels, they stood in the middle of the bathroom staring at each other.
Ren turned away and grabbed a brush of the counter. "Thanks for helping me bathe. I've never had a bath that was so-"
"Pleasureable?" Kurama finished for her. "I couldn't agree more. Would you like some help?" Kurama stepped up behind her and gently took the brush from her hand.
She could hardly tell he was brushing her hair. "You really know what you're doing, don't you?"
"I use to help my mother brush her hair. I find it rather relaxing." Kurama smiled.
"Use to?"
"Yes. I have not gone to see her since she remarried. She is happy so I don't feel I need to watch her out for her anymore."
They were quiet for a moment, before Ren spoke again. "Um.. am I the only one that thinks Hiei looks like a troll doll?"
Kurama chuckles. "He does, doesn't he?"
Just then, both doors to the bathroom burst open. Standing in the doorways were Genkai and Hiei. Ren looked at them wide-eyed and Kurama, who was still brushing Ren's hair, froze.
"Explain! Now!" Was all the enraged Genkai said.
"Uh.." Ren was at a lose for words. Did she know what we were doing? Surely we weren't that loud.
"We just happened to share the tub to bathe ourselves and as you can see, I was helping her brush her hair." Kurama holds up the brush to show them. He turns back to Ren's hair and continues brushing it, ignoring Hiei's murderous glare.
Genkai glared at them for another moment, then glanced around the room. Everything seemed ok, so with a loud "Hmph!" she left the room.
Hiei was still glaring at Kurama. "Something the matter, troll doll?" Ren grinned when he turned his glare to her.
"What the hell is a troll doll?" Hiei snapped.
Kurama chuckled. "It's a small doll that has hair that sticks straight up and a plastic gem on its abdomen." Finished brushing her hair, Kurama set the brush back down. "Now if you'll excuse me I have to put some clothes on." He stops in the doorway and looks back at Ren. "Would you like something to eat?"
"Yes, please." Ren smiles. Oh thank goodness! I'm starving!
"Come to the kitchen when you're done. I'll have something prepared." Kurama steps into his room, closing the door behind him.
Ren walked through the door into her room, Hiei on her heels. "I may not be able to smell his scent on you, but I know something happened between you and that damn fox." Hiei had his arms crossed as he watched the girl move around the room.
She threw a tank top and a pair of shorts on the bed. "Hmm. seems they forgot to get me bras and panties." She turned towards Hiei, pulling her towel off. "Whether anything happened between us or not, its nothing for you to get pissy with me." She turned back to the bed and put on the shorts and tank top. "Besides, why do you care?" Ren knew how he felt but wanted to see if he would admit it.
She heard the door click shut. Thinking he had left, she turned, but was surprised to see he was still there. He was so close their noses almost touched.
"Those two fools don't deserve you." He whispered.
She was captivated by his crimson eyes for a moment. Blinking, she stepped back. "Would you listen to yourself? 'They don't deserve you.'" She mocked him. "You just met me. You don't know anything about me. How do you even know I deserve any of this?" She threw her arms up. She stepped around him and moved to the door. She grabbed the knob, but stopped when he grabbed her wrist. "What is it now Hi-" She was cut off as he spun her around and trapped her between himself and the door.
"Don't ignore me." Hiei growled. Before she could respond he kissed her. It wasn't hungry or passionate, but surprisingly gentle. He pulled back and looked in her eyes. I will have you yet. I should just mark you now, just to keep those two from even looking at you.
Ren didn't know what to say. She touched her fingertips to her lips, amazed they were still tingling. Suddenly, her stomach rumbled with hunger, snapping them out of their trance. She giggled.
"I think it would be best to get you something to eat. That sounded like a dying animal." Hiei smirked at her laughter. He moved her away from the door and opened it.
"I'm starving." They started towards the kitchen. "Will you be joining us?" Ren asked.
"Hn." Hiei was still mad at that sneaky Kurama.
When they entered the kitchen the were hit with a delicious aroma. Kurama set a tray, that had a teapot and cups, on the table. "I wasn't sure what you liked so I made a little of everything." He smiled and pulled a chair out for Ren.
Hiei snorted when he saw the apron Kurama was wearing. "Pink and frilly. It suits you."
Kurama rolled his eyes and ignored Hiei as he took off apron and set it on the counter. "Would you like some tea, Ren?" Kurama sat in the chair across from her.
Ren glanced at Hiei as he took the chair to the right of her. "Sure. What kind of tea is it?" She grabbed a plate and started pilling food on it.
"Just green tea, nothing special." Kurama smiled when their fingers brushed when she took the offered cup.
"Thank you." She sipped the tea and set it down. "So... are you two living here now or what?" Taking a bite of the food she let out a moan causing both boys to shift in their seats. "This is fantastic, Kurama!"
"Thank you. I'm glad you like it." Kurama, remembering what happened in the bathroom, watched her with a heated stare.
If you keep moaning like that, I'll end up taking you right here on the table. Hiei projected to Ren and took a bite of his food. Instead of replying, Ren just smiled at him.
The three finished the meal in silence. Ren helped Kurama clear the table and wash the dishes. While Kurama made another pot of tea, Ren sat back down next to Hiei. The two at the table watched Kurama as he moved around the kitchen.
Ren noticed how smooth and flowy he moved. "Kurama."
"Yes." He answered as he put a pot away.
"Have you ever done ballet?" Ren grabbed Hiei's hand and looked at it. So many scars. I wonder how many he has.
"Why yes I have. I attended a few lessons when I was younger." Kurama set the refilled teapot on the table and sat down. He poured the hot liquid into their cups.
"What is 'ballet'? Is it some sort of fighting technique?" Hiei asked confused.
Ren and Kurama chuckled. "No. It's a kind of dance. We should go to a performance while I'm here." Ren smiled at Hiei. Oh he'll hate it, but it'll be worth the laugh.
"Hn." Hiei was a little disappointed when she let go of his hand.
"There will be one next week. They'll be performing The Nutcracker." Kurama supplied.
"Oh that's great! We should definitely go." Ren was excited. "I saw this beautiful gown in the closet that'll be perfect to wear." She was practically bouncing in her seat.
Kurama grabbed her hand across the table. "Then it's a date."
Not liking what Kurama was implying, "It's not a date if there's more than two people, idiot." Hiei glared at Kurama.
"So you'll go?" Ren turned to hiei grinning. He nodded. "YAY!" She threw her arms around Hiei and hugged him.
Hugging her back, he smirked at Kurama, who only appeared passive about it. Heh. I will win her yet fox.
"I should let you know now." Ren pulled out of the hug, still smiling at Hiei. "You'll have to dress nicely for the occasion. Also, it'll still be a date. " She winked.
"Nicely?" Hiei glanced at Kurama raising a curious brow.
"Yes. A button down shirt and dress pants should do fine. Like I normally wear." Kurama sipped his tea.
"Ok we should see about getting the tickets tomorrow. Although we'll all be having a meeting with Koenma in the morning, so we can do that afterwards." Ren closed her eyes and smiled as she sipped her tea.
"There's a meeting?" Kurama wasn't expecting that.
"Yes. There are things everyone needs to know about Ren." They jumped and looked to the new voice. Koenma was sitting there on Ren's left. His eyes were closed and he was drinking tea.
"You have got to stop doing that." Ren exclaimed.
Koenma chuckled and set his cup down. "I came to talk to you for a moment before you went to bed. There's something I forgot to go over with you." He stood up and extended his hand to her. She grabbed his hand and stood up. "If you'll excuse us." Koenma nodded to the other too and walked with Ren out the door.
"If he tries to get friendly with her again, I'll slice his head off." Hiei growled.
"I agree." Kurama finished his tea and got up. "I think I'll head to bed. Good night, Hiei." Kurama nodded to the smaller man and walked out of the room.
"You should head to bed as well. Our meeting is at dawn." Hiei looked up to see Genkai in the doorway.
"Hn." Was all he said as he got up and left the room too.
"Morons." Genkai mumbled under breath as she turned the light off and walked away.
